Malasadas
Ingredients
- 1 pkg yeast
- 1/2 cup lukewarm water
- 2 tablespoons melted shortening
- 1/2 tsp lemon extract
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp nutmeg
- 4 tablespoons dry milk
- 4 eggs
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 4 tablespoons sugar
Instructions
Portuguese Sweet Bread. Dissolve yeast in lukewarm water. Sift flour. Combine dry ingredients. Beat eggs until thick adding 1 tablespoon sugar at a time. Add extract, water, yeast and shortening. Combine 2 mixtures. Let rise (about 2 hours). Drop by teaspoon in deep fat heated to 375 and fry until golden brown. Drain and cool 5 minutes; roll gently in paper bag with sugar or powder sugar.
